Michael Reagan

January 17, 1989 | KEVIN BRASS, Brass covers the media for the San Diego Edition of The Times.

Officials at KSDO-AM (1130) knew they would get some interesting phone calls when their new morning talk-show host Michael Reagan started work Monday. Sure enough, when the first caller went on the air just after 5:30 a.m., the voice was familiar. "Mike, this is your old man," the caller said. Despite initial skepticism from the KSDO staff, who feared they were being made the victim of a prank, the caller was President Reagan.

I read Michael Reagan's anguished tirade against homosexuals with genuine compassion and understanding ("A Separate Peace," by Anne-Marie O'Connor, Aug. 31). As someone who grew up in a family poisoned by sexual abuse -- my late stepfather was the predator -- I empathize with the anger and shame that still gnaws at Ronald Reagan's oldest son, stemming from his abuse at age 7 at the hands of a male pedophile.

In order to make room for ultraconservative Rush Limbaugh's syndicated talk show, KSDO-AM (1130) confirmed Wednesday that it is dropping the weekday afternoon show hosted by Michael Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan. The younger Reagan, who worked in sales and marketing, hosted a TV game show in Canada, raced boats and did fill-in radio work before joining KSDO three years ago, took over the afternoon slot two years ago.

Despite Times reporter Anne-Marie O'Connor's obvious attempts at fairness and balance, Michael Reagan still comes off as a lamebrain, if not a lunatic, who claims to have been molested as a child but cannot discern the difference between a pedophile and a homosexual ("A Separate Peace," Aug. 31). I'm thrilled that he's finally come to terms with the color green, but whatever he is today was obviously shaped by childhood trauma that went far beyond sexual molestation. Ronald Reagan trumpeted the virtues of "family values" to worshipful voters but forced Michael to sleep on the couch so that he could employ a live-in cook.

Michael Reagan, the son of the former president and a San Diego radio talk show host, has admitted he left a profanity-laced, threatening message on the answering machine of a photographer suing him over the publication of two pictures. Los Angeles photographer Roger Sandler filed a complaint with police against Reagan over the Jan. 15 phone call. Reagan may be charged with a misdemeanor, authorities said Wednesday.

I read Michael Reagan's anguished tirade against homosexuals with genuine compassion and understanding ("A Separate Peace," by Anne-Marie O'Connor, Aug. 31). As someone who grew up in a family poisoned by sexual abuse -- my late stepfather was the predator -- I empathize with the anger and shame that still gnaws at Ronald Reagan's oldest son, stemming from his abuse at age 7 at the hands of a male pedophile.

Michael Reagan, the adopted son of former President Reagan, will be a featured speaker at the 18th anniversary conference of the Adoptees Liberty Movement Assn. (ALMA) being held March 31-April 2 at the Airport Marina Hotel. ALMA is a support and search group for adoptees, natural parents and foster children that assists in reuniting natural children and parents.

Michael Reagan, the adopted son of the President, began his first day on the job at KSDO radio in San Diego today with a wake-up call from his father. A camera crew from CNN was on hand as Reagan co-anchored the morning news program at the station where he worked last summer as a fill-in host on a talk show. Reagan received a wake-up call from his distinguished dad that was played on the air.

Nearly two months after the Los Angeles city election, unsuccessful City Council candidate Jeanne Nemo on Friday night called on one Reagan--the President's eldest son, Michael--to make amends for the endorsement by another Reagan--Maureen--of West Valley Councilwoman Joy Picus.

For years, Michael Reagan, the older son of Ronald Reagan, felt unloved and unwanted. His parents divorced when he was 3. Two years later he was packed off to a boarding school where, he says, he was so lonely he cried himself to sleep. Sexually abused at age 7, he felt shame and self-loathing, compounded by Bible passages that convinced him he would never go to heaven. He grew up so angry he smashed a childhood bicycle and later took a sledgehammer to his new car.

For years, Michael Reagan, the older son of Ronald Reagan, felt unloved and unwanted. His parents divorced when he was 3. Two years later he was packed off to a boarding school where, he says, he was so lonely he cried himself to sleep. Sexually abused at age 7, he felt shame and self-loathing, compounded by Bible passages that convinced him he would never go to heaven. He grew up so angry he smashed a childhood bicycle and later took a sledgehammer to his new car.

Ronald Reagan, the Hollywood actor who became one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century and transformed the political landscape of an era with his vision of conservative government, died Saturday at his home in the Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles. He was 93. His wife, Nancy, his greatest fan and fierce protector, was at his side. For 10 years, he suffered from Alzheimer's, an incapacitating brain disease. In 1994, he bade a poignant farewell to "my fellow Americans.

Talk show host Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, will be the honorary chairman of the Memory Walk, which begins at 9 a.m. Sunday at the north side of Conejo Creek Park. Organizers expect more than 500 walkers at the fund-raising event to benefit the Central Coast chapter of the Alzheimer's Assn. A free lunch for registered walkers will be provided by Outback Steak House. For more information, call 485-5597.

Cameron Michael Reagan, the grandson of the former U.S. president and son of talk-radio personality Michael Reagan, completed a 90-day rehabilitation program for being caught with a small amount of marijuana late last year, authorities said. Reagan appeared before Judge Michelle R. Rosenblatt at the Van Nuys Superior Court for a progress report hearing Friday morning.

Cameron Michael Reagan, the grandson of the former U.S. president and son of talk-radio personality Michael Reagan, completed a 90-day rehabilitation program for being caught with a small amount of marijuana late last year, authorities said. Reagan appeared before Judge Michelle R. Rosenblatt at the Van Nuys Superior Court for a progress report hearing Friday morning.

Cameron Michael Reagan, the grandson of former President Ronald Reagan and son of talk radio personality Michael Reagan, was sentenced Monday to 90 days in a drug rehabilitation program after he was found with a small amount of marijuana.

Michael Reagan is back on Los Angeles radio. At 54, after more than a decadeon air in Southern California--the last half of it spent bouncing in and out of local stations and time slots--Reagan is enjoying his new home in the coveted afternoon drive, from 4 to 7, on KIEV-AM (870). All the moving had been frustrating for the son of former President Ronald Reagan, a hometown guy, who found himself explaining his professional migration in places like church.

Michael Reagan, former President Ronald Reagan's son, will sign copies of his 1988 biography, "On the Outside Looking In," during an appearance Thursday in the gift shop of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The library is at 40 Presidential Drive, near Simi Valley. Michael Reagan will meet visitors and autograph his book between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Michael Reagan is back on Los Angeles radio. At 54, after more than a decadeon air in Southern California--the last half of it spent bouncing in and out of local stations and time slots--Reagan is enjoying his new home in the coveted afternoon drive, from 4 to 7, on KIEV-AM (870). All the moving had been frustrating for the son of former President Ronald Reagan, a hometown guy, who found himself explaining his professional migration in places like church.